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Fossano


Battle Name : Fossano

Date(s) : 16 September 1799

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces [inc. Swiss & Poles] over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The French pulling back to Turin defeated a numerically smaller force of Austrians.

Location

A village in northwestern Italy about 40 miles south of Turin. (Italy)

Casualty figures

French Forces [inc. Swiss & Poles]

Number engaged :
8,000

Casualties :
200 (2.50%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
5,000

Casualties :
1,000 (20.00%)